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North Rift counties unite in bid to improve lives of residents

Some of the thirty zebras released by Elgeyo-Marakwet Governor Alex Tolgos and Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi to Rimoi National Reserve on March 19, 2016. Tourism in the North Rift region is set for a major revival after the counties established an economic bloc to harmonise trade policies. FILE PHOTO | JARED NYATAYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP

What you need to know:

  • The seven counties have introduced inter-county tariffs to promote tourism as an alternative source of income in the country’s grain basket.
  • Governors from Noreb said they are committed to boost investment in the tourism sector.
  • Nandi County has allocated Sh2 billion in its five-year development plan to boost domestic and foreign tourism.
  • Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi says his government is working on a plan to boost tourism in the region.

Tourism in the North Rift region is set for a major revival after the counties established an economic bloc to harmonise trade policies and improve the sector to international standards.

The seven counties have introduced inter-county tariffs to promote tourism as an alternative source of income in the country’s grain basket.